Exercise Facilities
The Albert Sherman Center (ASC) Fitness Center
Hours: 24 hour, 7 days/week - access via student ID badge
Contact: Fitnesscenter@umassmed.edu
Telephone: 774-455-3500
Manager: Hannah Dunlap
URL: www.umassalbertshermanfitnesscenter.com
UMass ASC Fitness service is provided by Advantage Health Corporation, a respected source for results-oriented programs that promote wellness and productivity. The UMass Albert Sherman Fitness Center (ASC) is located on the third floor of the Albert Sherman Center building and is open 24/7. All matriculated students are able to register free of charge as the cost is included in their tuition. Employees/non-matriculated students can join the ASC Fitness Center for a monthly fee. The ASC Fitness Center is staffed between the hours of 6am and 7pm Monday-Thursday and on Fridays from 6am and 6pm. This brand new center consists of a large open concept room equipped with cardiovascular equipment (concept 2 rowers, treadmills, elliptical machines, stationary bikes, etc.), a variety of free weights and other state-of-the-art LifeFitness equipment. Also featured in the main room is a Synergy 360 Machine. Take your workouts to another level or sneak a quick workout in with hanging bags, monkey bars, box jumps, TRX and more. Whether your interests include fitness improvement, stress relief, conditioning, fun or wellness and recreation, the ASC Fitness Center community has an offering that is right for you.
We offer everything from yoga/Pilates and kickboxing to group-cycle, metabolic style training and high intensity interval training. If you prefer a more personalized approach, we have a qualified staff of personal trainers and fitness-wellness specialists that can tailor a program just for you. We also hold a variety of wellness programs to facilitate your motivation, to expose other facets of wellness, and to help you to break through your fitness plateaus.
Group Fitness Classes
All group fitness classes are included in your membership free of charge.
Core conditioning
Ballet Barre
Strength training
Group Cycling
Pilates
Yoga
Kickboxing
Bootcamp
Interval Training
And more…
To apply for membership:
1. Come to the fitness center or find our forms on our website. Complete the membership application form.
2. Return forms with payment information (all memberships are to be paid via credit or debit card) to the fitness center between the hours of 6 a.m. - 7 p.m.
3. All members will be granted access to the center via their UMass Chan ID badge. Please allow up to two business days for processing and badge activation.
This content is current to the 2021-2022 Student Handbook.